–         Says, No Room For Monopoly

Olu Umu Owerre Forum, a social political group in Owerri zone,  has in a statement it issued and made available to the press condemned in its entirety press what they referred to as the desperate plot to hijack the ADC structure by spreading falsehood with a view to occupying vital organs of the Coalition party, ahead of the 2027 election.

Olu Umu Owerre Forum, in a statement it issued and made available to the press, said, “Following disturbing developments and after extensive consultations across the nine Local Government Areas of the Owerri Senatorial Zone, the Amalgamated Olu Umuowere Forum hereby issues this communiqué. Our position is anchored on fairness, inclusivity, due process, and the protection of the integrity of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners”.

The statement which was signed by “Ngor-Okpala LGA, Pst Victor Dickson- Chairman, Ambrose Nwachukwu- Secretary, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Innocent Kingsley Ogam -Chairman, Sir Obinna Madu- PRO, Owerri Municipal LGA, Opara Samuel Onyekachi -Chairman, Ann Ahazie Chioma= PRO, Owerri West LGA, Mr Marvis K Okere -Chairman, Mrs Mercy Ugochi Sidney – PRO, Owerri North, Davidson Uche -Chairman, Calista Ugwu – PRO, Aboh Mbaise LGA, Desmond Ogu -Chairman, Mrs Prisca Ibe – PRO, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA Mr Ozioma ihuoma – Chairman, Mrs Ekeh chinasa – Secretary, Mbaitoli LGA-, Mr Opara Chidiebere- Chairman, Mrs Grace Nnadozie- PRO, (Mbaitolu) Ikeduru, Aham Mike – Chairman, Sampson Ogbu –Youth leader, Executives and Members of the Amalgamated Olu Umuowere Forum and copied to Sir Bon Unachukwu – ADC National Vice Chairman, South-East, Prof. James Okoroma – ADC State Chairman, H.E. Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba, H.E. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, H.E. Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Hon. Uche Onyeaguocha, Hon. Dr. Raymond Opara.

The group also stated that, “we categorically and unequivocally reject the falsehood being circulated in the form of purported lists claiming to represent the official ADC structure in the Owerri Zone. These mischievous fabrications are deliberate attempts to mislead members, sow division, and destabilize the coalition. They are null, void, and of no consequence.

We state clearly that no individual, group, or coalition partner possesses the monopoly, authority, or legitimacy to unilaterally hijack or impose structures in Owerri Zone. All decisions must be the outcome of genuine consultation and collective agreement by stakeholders.

Any list presently in circulation, under the guise of harmonization, remains nothing more than a personal draft or private agenda. It is not, and shall never be, recognized as the official structure of the ADC in Owerri Zone. Any attempt to foist such illegitimate documents upon our members shall be resisted with the full weight of our collective resolve.

The Forum insists that the harmonization process must be guided by fairness, equity, and inclusivity. Specifically:

All coalition stakeholders who joined the ADC through other political platforms must be duly accommodated.

A minimum of 30% of the structures must remain reserved for the authentic ADC family (ADC-DNA) whose consistency and sacrifices laid the foundation for the growth of the party and coalition.

We affirm our total commitment to due process, collective leadership, and transparent decision-making. Positions at all levels in Owerri Zone shall only emerge from dialogue, consensus, and harmonization—not from unilateral imposition or manipulation.

We call on all ADC members, leaders, coalition partners, and stakeholders across the nine LGAs to ignore the distractions of false propaganda. Our collective focus must remain on building a formidable, united, and credible coalition capable of offering Imo State a viable alternative to the ruling order.

We hereby reaffirm our vote of confidence in the duly constituted and legally recognized executives of the ADC at Ward, Local Government, State, and Zonal levels. Any clandestine, manipulative, or self-serving attempt to undermine their authority shall be firmly and decisively resisted.

Let it be placed on record, without ambiguity:

The Owerri Senatorial Zone shall not and cannot be hijacked.

Any act of imposition, manipulation, or subversion of due process will be confronted head-on and without hesitation.

Our unity is unwavering, our determination resolute, and our resolve to defend the integrity of this coalition absolute”.